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If you’re interested in excellent Noosaville accommodation there are plenty of resorts to choose from. What many people do not consider when considering Noosa holiday accommodation is to look into Noosa family holiday apartments. Noosa holiday apartments can allow you all of the same amenities that you would get home well enjoying the sand and surf of Australia’s sunshine Coast.

In the luxurious one, two or three bedroom apartments which are located at the Macquire Lodge luxury apartments, vacationers can enjoy a romantic getaway or excellent family vacation with use of Laguna bay. Escaping your workday stress with Noosa holiday apartments make a vacation much more affordable. Rather than having to pay a per night stay you can save money by purchasing a large vacation or in renting an apartment for a period of a week to a month or even longer. Many hotels can get extremely expensive over the course a long vacation because they do not offer the same type of savings or benefits. Eating out every single night and having to pay for extra services such as cleaning and room service can really eat into your holiday budget. With all of the amenities that are included in these Noosa accommodations you can work to reduce the cost of your vacation by providing these services for yourself.

Macquire Lodge comes complete with many different amenities to help you enjoy your vacation. With a pool, a spa, a beach, rain forest garden boardwalk, barbecues as well as on-site laundry facilities, you can live comfortably in these Noosa holiday apartments and enjoy all of the popular attractions at the region has to offer.

Checking online will help you did see the availability for the units that are available. Each unit comes completely furnished and is designed for your comfort. Many units have amazing views of Laguna Bay as well as the Noosa River and plenty of wildlife that lives in and around the rain forest garden. Many bird species as well as monitor lizards call these grounds their home so it’s quite possible to see wildlife every single day that you’re enjoying your Noosa accommodations.

With plenty of attractions in the area including whale watching, hinterland tours, bushwhacking, surfing lessons, fishing, the Australia zoo, underwater world and more there is something that each member of the family can truly enjoy over the course of your vacation. With all of these attractions located quite close to these Noosa accommodations you can easily get to and from any of these attractions using a rental car. The tour desk at Macquire Lodge also has plenty of suggestions for tourist attractions and other activities that could be enjoyable throughout the course of you or your family’s vacation.

Getting into these excellent Noosa accommodations will allow you to share your vacation with more people and also save money on your vacation. If you’re truly interested in having a magnificent and affordable vacation on the sunshine coast these Noosa holiday apartments are an excellent choice.

There’s just so many activities as well as natural attractions to enjoy around Noosa and the sunshine coast if you are lucky enough to be holidaying here in Noosa Accommodation’s Macquarie Lodge.This month we’ll focus on getting away and enjoying our unique waterways. While you are staying here, why not try a different way to see the sights? The ecologically important Noosa River can be seen by day trip cruise, pontoon boats, ferry, gondola and water bus.

If you like to stay where the action is, closer to home you can catch a ferry cruise every day in Noosa from historic Tewantin through Noosaville and into the heart of Noosa. With views right across the north shore, you’ll ferry past Noosa sound into the heart of Noosa. Once there you could take the kids to the beach, or leisurely relax in the warm sun yourself, visit some of the fabulous shopping in the area, take a stroll into the national park, the food is so varied and cosmopolitan, you’ll enjoy a great lunch and could even follow it up with a Noosa ferry cruise for dinner taking in the breathtaking sunsets.

Weekly there are music cruises to tap your feet to, while you enjoy a meal with licensed bar to enjoy the rhythm while you take in the view. If your taste runs to exploring nature then Noosa has it in spades. To appreciate the beauty of the river system Noosa River Everglades is a magical encounter. The unusual reflections that are seen further up the river are a result of the tannin stained waters that reflect nature’s stillness as you pass by banks lined with sedges. This is an important marine habitat and home for jabirus, kites and other birds. The reflections are so perfect they will have you thinking you are seeing double as they mirror the river banks you pass. After exploring some of what Noosa has to offer return home to your own balcony, and your special view of Noosa at Macquarie Lodge Noosa where each of our Noosa Holiday Apartments are spacious, individually furnished with everything to make your living and your holiday easy.

We had a beautiful start to Winter – lovely warm days and cool evenings, and we are told the weather is about to improve again. It is really not a busy time of the year – so a great time to come and stay.

School’s back next week for Queenslanders, but classes are still out for many of the Southern States – and flights have been very cheap. Pack up the family and escape the Winter blues for some Queensland sunshine.

There is plenty on for families right now. Each weekend (and every day through the holidays) the train is open at the Big Pineapple. It tours all over the property to Koala Station and the animal farm. The Parfait Cafe is open every day and the Saturday grower’s market just gets bigger and bigger.

With free entry for kids, Bindi’s Bootcamp Birthday (July 24) has climbing walls, entertainment, mud animals and police dog squads. Golf, cycling, adventure races and King of the Mountain events are not far away…but most importantly remember Father’s Day on September 2. Grab him a voucher or treat him to a holiday with us!

Specials are on, so come and stay with us for your next holiday.

Stay 5 and SAVE

STAY 5 nights in a one bedroom apartment only $555SAVE UP TO $420

(Conditions apply – call us direct to take advantage before it finishes July 31, available for arrival dates this month only).

Noosa Jazz Festival July 31 – August 2

The Noosa Jazz Festival is an iconic Queensland music event, celebrating jazz of all genres, four great days of music, gourmet local food and Spring time weather here in Noosa.

In 2012, the Noosa Jazz Festival will offer a stellar lineup of musicians from all genres of jazz music, from traditional to modern funk and blues, alternate pop and progressive. Headline acts include jazz great Grace Knight and Liam Burrows, who was recently announced Best Jazz Artist at the 2012 MusicOz Award.

Look out for the Tastings on Hastings, the original Noosa long lunch. This event sees Hastings Street turned into a pop-up restaurant for 500 guests, who are wined, dined and entertained by a roving stage of jazz musicians and buskers. This will feature alongside many other much-loved Festival events, including the Legends Lunches, daily jazz river cruises, Jazz in the Woods, large open air concerts, Bicentennial Hall, and small intimate venue performances.

Theres so much to do in noosa at Macquare Lodge. If its entertainment you’re after the The green zone disco is on at the J Noosa on the 1st of June. On the 15th Debra Byrne performing in “Ripe”. Don’t miss this RARE opportunity to experience one of the world’s most talented singers in an intimate setting. The 16th brings Dancing with Bach at the J Theatre and on the same date be the first to experience “the Lost Fingers” on at the J Noosa Quebec’s finest Gypsy Jazz trio, at The Noosa Longweekend Festival. From the 19th to the 20th enjoy a hilarious performance of “When Dad married Fury” at the J. Noosa theatre. Another David Williamson play not to be missed. All these events are just in the first half of the month!

There are so many different types of holiday in your Noosa Accommodation, because there’s so much to do from the coast to the hinterland. No matter whether your style is relaxing and lazing on the beach, or an adventure holiday, one in search of entertainment, or pampering yourself with some of the many indulgence day spa’s on offer, Macquarie Lodge is an easy drive from everything, fishing, everglades tours, fine dining, surfing lessons, we have it all and the best accommodation in Noosa!

Hi from Macquarie LodgeFor all of our guests from New Zealand – you can now fly direct to Maroochydore from Auckland, twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1st July to 18th September. Hopefully, they will continue past the trial as it is proving very popular. Come for a long stay, this is a beautiful time of year on the coast – with our cooler nights and sunny days.

We have put together a long list of events happening over the new few months, we have listed a few below for you. Remember to make the most of the many long weekends, country shows and festivals.

Specials are on, so come and stay with us for your next holiday.

Stay 5 and SAVE

STAY 5 nights in a one bedroom

apartment only $555

SAVE UP TO $420

(Conditions apply – call us direct to take advantage of this limited offer).

For Your Calendar …

May 5-6 Noosa Winter Festival A weekend of action that includes the Noosa Blue Water Swim and the Noosa Half Marathon as well as the Century Cycle, 100kms into the lush green hills of the hinterland, and the Noosa Paddle, great for all vessels whether stand up, kayak or outrigger. Participate yourself or cheer on competitors from the scenic sideline.

May 12-13 Body Art Carnivale, Eumundi It’s a celebration of body art in its many varied forms, from face painting right through to full body airbrush effects, with prize money for artists up to $12,000.

May 17-20 Noosa Food and Wine Festival Amazing food and wine, some of the world’s best chefs, well-known celebrity foodies and awesome entertainment are all on the menu.

June 1-3 Noosa River Festival A weekend celebrating our beautiful river, with music, food and lots for families.

22-24 Taste of Coolum Three action-packed days of food, wine, golf and fun. The eve nt is for lovers of good food and wine, and is guaranteed to whet the appetite of everyone who loves a true gourmet experience.

May 5-6 Noosa Winter Festival A weekend of action that includes the Noosa Blue Water Swim and the Noosa Half Marathon as well as the Century Cycle, 100kms into the lush green hills of the hinterland, and the Noosa Paddle, great for all vessels whether stand up, kayak or outrigger. Participate yourself or cheer on competitors from the scenic sideline.

May 12-13 Body Art Carnivale, Eumundi It’s a celebration of body art in its many varied forms, from face painting right through to full body airbrush effects, with prize money for artists up to $12,000.

May 17-20 Noosa Food and Wine Festival Amazing food and wine, some of the world’s best chefs, well-known celebrity foodies and awesome entertainment are all on the menu.

June 1-3 Noosa River Festival A weekend celebrating our beautiful river, with music, food and lots for families.

June 22-24 Taste of Coolum Three action-packed days of food, wine, golf and fun. The eve nt is for lovers of good food and wine, and is guaranteed to whet the appetite of everyone who loves a true gourmet experience.We look forward to seeing you soon on your next holiday.

It’s not really Autumn here – still sultry enough to enjoy fun on the beach and waterways. Come and stay right now! The low season deals are very attractive – and there is so much on, even Sesame Street will be here.

Check out Noosa’s Festival of Surfing, March 11-17. They even have dog surfing events and live music and family friendly entertainment nightly. Other festivals to look out for include Noosa Winter Festival (May 5-6), Body Art Carnivale at Eumundi (May 12-13) and the Noosa Food and Wine Festival (May 17-20). Enjoy the classics at Symphony by the Sea, Coolum on April 14.

We haven’t many vacancies left for Easter, so if you are considering a visit, book now. There is still availability over the school holidays (starting March 31), but be quick!

Specials are on, so come and stay with us for your next holiday.

Stay 4 Pay 3

SAVE up to $235

(Conditions apply – call us direct to take advantage of this limited offer).

What’s on for you …

March has Adults at “Squid’s” prices in Underwater World while they are planning exciting upgrades for the shark tank. Plus there are all new seal encounters so you can come and see how gorgeous they are close up. You can touch their fur, shake flippers, and they’ll even give you a kiss and a cuddle to seal the friendship.

St Patrick’s Day Go Green at Australia Zoo Visit the GO GREEN exhibition and learn how to help save the environment on March 17! Throughout the day there will be heaps of FREE activities, face painting and games. Find one of the hidden lucky coins around the Zoo and win a yummy green ice-cream from BW’s ice creamery! Enter the Major Prize Draw for your chance to win some awesome prizes. You might even spot one of their lucky leprechauns roving around the Zoo! (Plus they have loads on for the holidays and EGGS galore for Easter!)

Sesame Street presents Elmo’s World Tour, The J, Noosa on April 18.

Live music at Aussie World – with daily entertainment in the school holidays.

We can recommend plenty of days out for couples and families – all under budget! We look forward to seeing you soon on your next holiday.

Just about two hours from Brisbane, the beautiful capital of Australia, is Noosa, a perfect sub-tropical paradise for an anytime and an any occasion getaway. Noosa is encircled with fantasy beaches, immaculate waters and everything that is needed to enjoy a great vacation free from noisy traffic and other distractions.

It’s name comes from the indigenous word meaning “shade” derived from its shading from the sun by the tall forest trees in the area. Aside from the historical recordings of Captain’s Cook’s voyages to the area in the 1700’s, Noosa’s most valuable natural asset is the Noosa National Park in Queensland, Australia. Noosa National Park is splendorous. It is one of the favourite places for locals and tourists to visit because of its captivating water forest filled with amazing Pandanus and Banksia plants.

Comprised of over 4,000 hectares (400,000 acres) Noosa National Park includes parts of Lake Weyba, as well as sections of Peregian and Coolum beaches. It is particularly important to Noosa and surrounds for its nature conservation because the rain forest is home to exotics and a variety of rare and threatened species.

Australia is a very beautiful coastal country and there are many reasons why tourists visit Noosa. Many tourists enjoy surfing at Sunshine, First Point, or other sandy beaches of the Alexandria Bay, and whale and dolphin watching. Nature lovers relish the scenery of Noosa’s peaceful natural environment, exploring the forests, lakes, and rivers, while others prefer to visit the many boutiques and galleries or indulging in a resort spa treatment.

Noosa Accommodation can vary to satisfy the taste and budget of both tourists and locals. Accommodations range from bed and breakfasts to extravagant inns and resorts.

With plenty of choices of accommodations and lots of sea views to choose from on the sunshine coast of Noosa, tourist should look for deals on spacious quality lodging near beaches and other main attractions like Macquareie Lodge

Enjoying Noosa accommodation is a great way to get away from it all and relax with a holiday at the beach. With 36 individually owned and decorated apartments in a beautiful setting with a four and a half star rating, you are sure to be pampered and be able to let go of the cares of the world.

Determine How Long you will Stay in Noosa

A holiday can be over a week or two, or even just a short weekend break of two or three days. When you stay at a Noosa holiday accommodation resort, you will be able to choose from a variety of packages to customize your trip. Often, this will feature special holiday packages on their website. Whether you want to plan something months or weeks in advance, or decide at the spur of the moment to plan a get-away, finding out more about the accom Noosa can be done easily online.

Traveling for a Special Event

Occasionally, you will be invited to a special event such as a wedding, graduation or anniversary party in Noosa. When this opportunity arrives, you can plan to stay at an accommodation in Noosa where you can enjoy the beach and the atmosphere of this lovely town. Another benefit of staying at Noosa holiday apartments is the ability to have others join you and stay in the same accommodation. With one, two and three bedroom units available, and with mulitple units available, you and several other couples and families could either share units or just gather together at the pool or barbeque area when the special event activities are not going on. It’s a great way to enjoy a holiday together.

Review the Noosa Holiday Apartment Amenities

Each traveler likes to be able to choose which accommodation amenities are most important. The apartments at Macquarie Lodge are individually decorated with stylish accents and comfortable furnishings. All of them have a fully-equipped kitchen, a full bathroom with ensuite, television, DVD and CD players, reverse cycle air conditioning, a laundry room and a lovely balcony. Like other Noosa resorts, Macquarie Lodge has a heated outdoor pool and spa, a barbeque area and secure undercover parking. The distinguising features of this wonderful accommodation in Noosa are the gorgeous lawn where the outdoor facilities are located, a boardwalk to the private Noosa River beach, lift service to some of the apartments, free booking service on tours and airport service and the onsite DVD and video hire.

Consider the Location of your Noosa Accommodatino choice

When deciding on which Noosa resort to stay in, a primary concern should be the location of the accommodation. Macquarie Lodge is on Noosa Hill and has views to Laguna Bay. You can access cinemas, supermarkets and lawn bowling just minutes away, in addition to unique shops and boutiques. Indoor and outdoor restaurants with casual dining to fine dining are all conveniently located in a short stroll. Not only that, but the beach is close and convenient as well as popular regional attractions.